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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,211.76 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,211.76 and 542.03 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,211.76 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,211.76 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,211.76 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 656,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,804.21/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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